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You'll have to choose your language and region before agreeing to Nintendo's End-User Licence Agreement. Select Accept and then hit Next to move on - you can either use your controllers to do this or the Switch's touchscreen.

Once you're connected, you'll be talked through removing the Joy-con controllers and connecting the Switch to the big screen, via the HDMI-enabled dock. The dock will also need plugging in with its USB Type-C power adapter.

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A Joy-Con Nintendo Switch controler can be used several different ways (Image: Publicity picture)

When your Switch is happily docked, you'll be given the option to customise a profile with a name and an avatar picture. Don't worry if you can't decide as you can always change the picture at a later date.

If you want to have multiple users on the same console, then select "Add Another User" and follow the process again for the next person.

You'll then be given the option to configure your parental settings if you want to - which can be useful if you're planning on letting the kids use the Switch. Parental controls include limiting the payment options for the online Nintendo Store.

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When you're all done, hitting the "Home" button on the right Joy-con controller will take you to the console's home screen.

It's incredibly simple to navigate with just a line of windows representing your games. At the bottom of the screen are a row of icons indicating things like the Nintendo eShop, your gallery of in-game shots, settings and power options.

Now it's just time to slot in a game cartridge - or download one from the the Nintendo eShop - and start playing. If you need a primer on what the system's best games are, we've got it right here .